Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) with Honours

The bachelor of engineering (biomedical) with honours is offered on a full-time basis. There is a growing demand for technical professionals who can effectively integrate the fields of biomedical science and engineering. 

Professionals who are capable of understanding medical problems within the context of engineering sciences will be able to solve problems that are of interest to both engineers and medical practitioners.

This new field of biomedical engineering has made significant contributions to technological advancement in various fields of medicine and healthcare.  These include the creation and production of artificial human parts, communication aids and assistive tools for people with disabilities, new diagnostic and therapeutic tools that lead to new medical procedures, etc. Technology in medicine has advanced so much that, today, there are countless medical devices specifically designed for home use.

The Biomedical Engineering bachelor programme is a mixed curriculum of engineering and biomedical sciences. The course contents for 1st year and 2nd year are geared towards the principles and fundamentals of biomedical engineering and sciences, such as Introduction to Biomedical Engineering and Basic Anatomy & Physiology; while also learning general engineering courses such as Engineering Mathematics and Digital Electronics. Students are also required to take general university courses such as Academic English Skill and Islamic & Asian Civilization.

In the 3rd year students will be exposed to more specialised courses such as Biomedical Instrumentation & Measurement, Clinical Engineering, and Biomedical Materials. In the final 4th year, students will be further reinforced in the field of biomedical engineering through courses like Biomedical Systems Design, Biochemistry for Biomedical Engineers and Biomedical Signal Processing. 

Students will also be required to take three elective courses such as Rehabilitation Engineering, Biosystems Modelling, and Medical Informatics. In addition, students in the final year are required to complete a Final Year Project (FYP), Professional Practice in Biomedical Engineering and Entrepreneurship. All these courses are designed and structured to produce a competent and reliable biomedical engineer.

Graduates of this course can find work opportunities in hospitals, companies involve in biomedical products, either manufacturing them, sales and service, or R&D, Ministry of Health, Malaysia, and any other party interested in health care. 

Among the job opportunities available to the biomedical engineer are:

• Government regulators to oversee the implementation of the Medical Devices Act when it is enacted.
• Engineers in hospitals or medical centers responsible for the procurement, maintenance and usage of medical devices.
• Sales engineer of biomedical devices.
• Engineers involve in R&D in biomedical engineering.
• Engineers to perform test and calibration services.
• Engineers involve in the manufacturing of medical devices.
• Engineers in the Ministry of Health,Malaysia,responsible for the planning,management and operation of the engineering services of the public health care sector.

Programmed Educational Objectives

• PEO1 Biomedical engineers with competency to work in biomedical industry.
• PEO2 Biomedical engineers with leadership positions in the biomedical engineering sector
• PEO3 Biomedical engineers embrace professional development through biomedical engineering practice and life-long learning.
• PEO4 Biomedical engineers who conduct their professional work ethically and contribute towards societal responsibilities.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
After having completed the programme, graduates should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

• PLO1 Apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals to the solution of complex biomedical engineering problems.
• PLO2 Identify, formulate and solve complex biomedical engineering problems through structured literature reasearch and scientific approach using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
• PLO3 Design solutions for complex biomedical engineering problems with consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal and enviromental needs.
• PLO4 Conduct investigation into complex Biomedical Engineering problems using research-based knowledge and methodology to provide scientific conclusions.
• PLO5 Select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern medical engineering and IT tools, to complex biomedical  engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
• PLO6 Apply reasoning informed by conttextual knowledge to assess societal , health, safety, legal and cultural issues to professional biomedical engineering practice.
• PLO7 Understand the role of biomedical engineering in society regarding social, cultural, environmental and global responsibilities for sustainable development.
• PLO8 Ability to evaluate and make appropriate professional decision by taking into account ethical principles social and environmental responsibilities.
• PLO9 Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities through written, oral, visual and graphical forms to colleagues and society at large.
• PLO10 Develop leadership attributes and be committed in achieving common goals in multi-disciplinary setting using good team working skills.
• PLO11 Ability to adapt with the latest development within the biomedical engineering field for life-long learning and continuous knowledge improvement.
• PLO12 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of management and financial aspects of biomedical engineering and develop entrepreneurship skills.

To graduate, students must:

• Attain a total of not less than 138 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 0.
• Professional Skill Certificate (PSC)
• How to Get Yourself Employed (HTGYE)
• ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management System Requirement (ISO)
• Occupational Safety and Health Awareness (OSHA)
• How to Manage Your Personal Finance (HTMYPF)
• Test of English Communication Skills for Graduating Students (TECS):
• TECS 1001 (Paper I – Oral Interaction)
• TECS 1002 (Paper II – Writing)